Photos: Aftermath of deadly Cyclone Arnab in southern India
Summary
Cyclone Arnab struck India’s southeastern coast on Wednesday, killing at least three people before weakening, officials said. The storm brought strong winds and heavy rain to Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, and authorities ordered nearly 98,000 people to move to safer areas.Key Facts
- The cyclone made landfall in Andhra Pradesh as a very severe cyclonic storm.
- The India Meteorological Department reported sustained winds of 125–135 km/h, with gusts up to 150 km/h.
- Some areas of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha recorded as much as 30 centimetres of rain.
- The storm weakened into a deep depression on Wednesday afternoon.
- Authorities told about 50,000 people in Andhra Pradesh to move to safer areas.
- Another 48,000 people in neighbouring Odisha were told to move to safer areas.
- Officials reported at least three deaths.
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